A Year Together 2021

This year our annual review is introduced by
a family we support.
Fliss has been supported by Newbridge, one of the
Trust’s adult day services in Stockport, for over 9 years.
This year has been very different for Fliss and her family.
Lockdown is a word that sends a chill down most people’s spines. But when your
daughter relies so heavily on a structured week, your mind goes into overdrive
as to how you will cope.
Almost immediately after lockdown was announced in March 2020 the
Together Trust phoned with the sad news that Fliss would not be able to attend
Newbridge on her usual days. However rather than this ending support from the
Trust, they simply adapted it for the environment. This included regular phone
calls from the Trust each week for a chat with Fliss which brought huge smiles
to her face, and an assurance that these friends still cared.
Over the year the Together Trust was
able to offer more as restrictions eased.
By following the guidelines, meeting for
walks became an option and eventually
Fliss returned to Newbridge itself.
The team there has been wonderful.
No question of ours has ever been too
silly and we’ve never been made to feel
uncomfortable about our fears. The
Together Trust don’t only support our
daughter, they are like our extended
family!
Thank you Together Trust,
Neale, Fliss’ Dad
Fliss, Heather and Neale Hayward-Shott